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Fireball Cinnamon Whisky Review

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Fireball Cinnamon Whisky

“If you haven’t tried Fireball Cinnamon Whisky yet, just imagine what it would be like to get a Chuck Norris roundhouse kick to the face if his legs were on fire and tasted like cinnamon.” – The Fireball Whisky Site

I remember back in the day – circa 1999 – putting Jolly Ranchers in Zima was all the rage. I also remember putting a Jolly Rancher in a Zima was something no guy I knew was never going to do. Jolly Ranchers in Zima were for the future Real Housewives of Whatever County audience and the fat-guy-in-a-skinny-guy-shirt-metrosexuals that would marry them.

Fireball Whisky is what I would have drunk back in the day – circa 1999 – had I possessed the Nostrodomian-like foresight and intuition to put a crushed-up Atomic Fireball in a glass of Whisky.

A few days ago a made a stop by my local parasite liquor store (That’s a liquor store owned by a grocery store but with a separate entrance so the Bible-thumping grocery store owners can save face) to pick up some staples when at the checkout I came across an auspicious sample display with little 50ml bottles of Fireball Whisky spilling out of the bottom.

At first, while I swiped my debit card and paid for the Fris Vodka I had come for, I thought, “That’s pretty cool.” But then, when the clerk asked me if there was anything else I needed, I picked up one of the little bottles and said, “What’s this?”

“They say it tastes like like a fireball. You know? The ones like when you we’re a kid,” Replied the clerk.

I bought 10 at $1 each.

Fireball Cinnamon Whisky First Taste

I was giddy, and like a high school girl with a bottle of Boone’s Farm Strawberry Hill, as soon as I got to my car I cracked one open and slammed it. At first, I held my breath, but as soon as I exhaled I felt like running balls-out-naked across a playground while hysterically laughing and screaming MY MOUTH IS ON FIIIAAARRRR!!! I was a 5-year-old with the most awesome candy known to man. Candy that would get me drunk.

I shit you not. This stuff tastes just like you just ground up an Atomic Fireball with a set of robot teeth and chased it with a shot of Wild Turkey. Absolutely amazing. Gave some to my dad – loved it. Gave a shot to my mom – loved it. Wife – loved it. You get the idea. I have yet to find a single person who doesn’t like Fireball Whisky. But the looming question remained – would it mix?

  • Fireball Whisky and Coke – Tastes like drinking a Coke with an Atomic Fireball in your mouth.
  • Fireball Whisky and Sprite – Tastes like drinking a sprite with an Atomic Fireball in your mouth.
  • Fireball Whisky and Orange juice – Tastes like drinking OJ with an Atomic Fireball in your mouth.

You get the idea.

I’ve gotten pretty buzzed off this stuff but not drunk or hammered yet. Because honestly, 6 or 7 straight, room temperature shots of Fireball Whisky is all you can take in a short period before your throat feels like it’s been turned inside-out and dragged down a road made out of 1,000 cheese graters. But a good kind of road made of cheese graters.

After falling in love with this stuff I decided to take a walk over to their website and see what the company was all about. The gist of it is that this type of Whisky was invented by some lonely, bored, and snowed-in Canadians in the mid-’80s as a cure for frostbite or some shit like that. Either way, I dig the owner Richard’s style as much as his product. Fireball can now be bought in Canada, the United States, and England, and is also available in Israel, Norway, Sweden, and Finland. I bought a 750ml for about $14.

I also found some good recipes on the site too.

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  1. I soaked Marchiano cherries a few years back with fireball, now my friends request/expect everytime there is a get together. Soak the cherries for a least a month!

  2. Fireball whiskey is cut with Propylene glycol.

    Google it. It is cut with small amounts of it. The ethyl alcohol (drinking alcohol) in it will neutralize the toxic metabolites of the small amounts of propylene glycol present. BTW propylene glycol is an ingredient in antifreeze and is also what they use for e-cig juice.

    Back in the day, they used to use ethyl alcohol as an antidote for propylene glycol as it prevents the liver from breaking down propylene glycol, as propylene glycol as a very toxic metabolite if the liver is able to break it down.

    The liver will focus on the ethyl alcohol rather than the propylene glycol. This prevents the liver from breaking the propylene glycol down into its toxic metabolite and allowing it to be excreted via urine before it is metabolize.

    This happens because the liver treats the ethyl alcohol as ‘low-hanging fruit’ compared to the propylene glycol due to the ethyl alcohol being broken down more easily by the liver or something like that.

    Our medical industry now uses proton pump inhibitors in cases of propylene glycol poisoning.

    Seriously, google search: “fireball whiskey has antifreeze”

    Knowing all this, I still drink the stuff :)

  3. Make yourself a steamy cup of hot apple cider (I use the Keurig K-cup kind)

    Then…cool it by mixing in a shot (or two) of cold Fireball.

    I created this concoction as a toddy…and now I enjoy it quite frequently.

  4. My 75 y.o. Administrative Assistant is going to bring some to us for a ” celebrating the new year, retirement etc. So we will see then if if cuts the mustard so to speak. Love the comments.

    I have been associating with the Lions members of Canada for years and they could always drink the commoner from the U.S. under the table with out a doubt.

  6. I did fireball the other day when I was juggling 6 freezers. It was an alright experience.

  7. Apple pie moonshine – mix up a batch and then dump in a 5th of Fireball.

  9. In a 8 oz glass add ice apple cider and 1 1-2 Oz of Fireball. Definitely terrific. Or on a cold day add hot cider & Fireball. Terrific whichever way you mix it.

  10. I’m really addicted to this Fireball. Finding myself taking about 7 to 8 shots a day because it just makes me feel good. Is this bad?

  12. Yeah we also came up with the fireball/monster concoction this past weekend. It’s really good only we named it Monster’s Ball :)

  14. any idea’ how Fireball can be made from home made alcohol. I understand it needs to be cut but I really like the original flavor of Fireball original red hot.

  15. its most drink that the club members have its the best drink an love the great taste so you can say its the most drink by the iron order mc better like then all fire ball kicks ass

  19. i love fireball so much it’s become my go-to drink. it’s best in the winter when it’s cold out, but you can honestly drink it anytime of the year. my friends and i compare it to drinking liquified cinnamon hearts

  20. You are such a pussy if fireball is hard on your throat at all. Don’t mix it with anything it’s already a soft drink. It’s only 33 % alcohol. And it’s delicious but it is nothing like the fireball candy what so ever. it’s soft ass whiskey for casual drinking. That being said, maybe I only feel this way cuz I’m from a hick town and we drink a lot of homemade shit,

  21. I was a Southern Comfort man for 30+ years until I found Fireball about two years ago.I will NEVER go back!

  29. Tried for the first time Dec. 18, 2013—tasted just
    Like Red Hot candy! I don’t drink. This stuff went down smooth-straight shot. Great taste !!!!

  31. Lol !! I just had couple shots ! Really hard to swallow !! Thanks for advice on adding the oj!!! Delicious!!!

  32. The first time I tried fireball cinnamon whisky i was flabbergasted of this great tasting whisky. I highly recommend this to all my friends and family. If you ever need a spokesperson for fireball whisky please email me.

  34. I love me some fireball! I also like just taking shots of that and drinking beer…cheap beer….like pbr lol. so thats the only thing i chase it with really.

  36. what I.think.is funny is people.saying that fireball is hard to.drink a.lot.of. its really not you just have.to.be man enough to drink a.whole 1/5th to.yourself. and don’t mix it with anything, drink.it straight. Dont be a pussy, grow some balls and man up and drink.it.straight.from the.bottle! Its really not than hard to do ;)

  38. OMG!! I discovered Fireball this past Christmas when my son was serving Fireball and egg nog cocktails………..now i do Fireball & rum chata shooters and i LOVE the stuff!! i can’t believe it took me this long to try it! Not for the faint of heart, but ooooooooh soooooo good!! Using it with apple cider this weekend! Can’t wait!

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  40. Mix with an ice-cold bottle of Red’s Apple Ale. It’s lighter than using Angry Orchard and I think it has a nicer apple flavor.

  41. All these people putting fireball in the freezer… nasty, it makes it thick like cough syrup, man up and drink at room temp.

  43. I was never a fireball fan untill someone introduced me to fireball and angry orchird mixed. obsessed now!

  44. “I’ve gotten pretty buzzed off this stuff but not drunk or hammered yet because honestly 6 or 7 strait, room temperature shots of Fireball Whisky is all you can take in a short period before your throat feels like it’s been turned inside-out and dragged down a road made out of 1,000 cheese graters.” TRUE

  45. Red Hot Jello shots! Cherry jello, 1 cup Fireball and 1 cup of boiling water…YUM!

  46. To all my American friends loving the fireball on the stateside it’s called firewater. That’s probably why you have such a hard time finding it. I love to mix it with doctor pepper. Tastes like a cherry Cola.

  47. Mix it with Dr. Pepper and it is like sipping Red Hots. I can’s get enough of it.

  49. I went to pick up some Maker’s Mark. At the cashier I saw a miniature of “Fireball” for a buck. It intrigued me, so I bought one. Got to the car, cracked it open, drank it before I left the parking lot, was laughing/giddy. Haven’t stopped since. Bought 1.75L bottle. It’s like drinking a melted jaw breaker fireball. Amazing! I tell everybody I know about it.

  50. We keep a bottle of Fireball in the freezer. It only comes out to get passed arround the room cowboy style. (Straight pulls from the bottlepassed around the room) Immagine all the good things you said about FB. And add TAKE YOUR BREATH AWAY REFRESHING.

  52. I just purchased a fifth of this stuff the other day. I am currently keeping it in my freezer and have already poured a glass last night.
    All I have to say is wow. That stuff is really good. Just try it ice cold in a highball glass, sip it slow, let it burn all the way down. This is now my favorite whiskey to sip.

  53. American Irish Car Bomb — Fireball cinnamon Whiskey with a splash of Bailey’s Irish Cream in shot glass and then drop into Guiness.

    De-delicious

  54. If you really like hot chocolate with cinnamon try putting a shot or two of fireball in your cocoa. It taste so damn good.

  55. Try mixing 50/50 with Jack Daniels Tennessee Honey. Straight Jack is okay but the honey takes a bit of the bite out. Great stuff.

  56. I tried mixing it with nos cherry electirc energy drink by far one of the more better tasting ones then coke,sprite or orange juice

  58. New holiday favorite. 2 shots of fireball and 2 shots of apple pucker, in the eggnog=cinnamon apple pie. Unbelievable

  59. Fireball + Rumchata + Pumpkin Pie Vodka. I’ll be serving these up with dessert this Thanksgiving.

  60. I soak cherries in fireball for two weeks then freeze them and use them as icecubes in almost every drink I mix beleve me its awsome!

  63. What is also good is to add a couple of drops of tobasco sauce in it….major fire. The first time my boyfriend had me try the shot he put 4 drops of tobasco in it when i was done i screamed and literally shut everyon up at the bar and they all looked at me and laughed then asked what i just had. I told them and eveyone at the bar had to try it. Needless to say it was a major hit WE ALL LOVE FIREBALL SHOTS WITH TOBASCO!!!! :)

  65. That’s great that you’re willing to share with the world that you slam whiskey in your car. I’m assuming you had someone else driving.

  68. I was in a bar the other night and the bar tender made me a drink using fireball whiskey, It was creamy bud did not contain cream. It taste just like cinnamon toast crunch cereal. Now I am hooked and I am trying to find the recipe……..lol I wish I would have known about this way back then. An added feature is that while you are drinking this your breath always smells great…lol

  69. I drink Fireball Whisky at my local J.D. Wetherspoon’s pub in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, where they serve it with apple juice, and it is the nicest stuff you can imagine. It’s just a shame the company’s made their website inaccessible to people who have to use cell phones to get online.

  71. i dont remembe exact but it was fireball apple pucker and i belive a splash of cran juice that is what i am trying to find out but tasts like apple cider

  72. Nice! Try Fireball, Groschlager and Gin (shot measures) and drop a shot glass of Jagermeister into the glass and chug! Sickly but nice. Havent tried it as a long drink, but would probably work nice with lemonade!

  73. Just read the article it’s great overview of the liquor. I keep mine in the freezer and it makes it 1000 times better. Fireball is huge in my town and I’ve tried it several ways, but I suggest it straight out the freezer! Enjoy resonsibly y’all!

  74. I LOVED GOOD WISHSKY LIKED SOME FALL BOODY AND NICE SMELL IT SMELLED
    VERY GOOD TOO . SWEET LIKE CIONON I LIKED THAT SOMTHIME DIFFRENT IN A WISHKSY DONT FIND LOT WISHSKY FLOVER THE THIME .

  75. Try it with apple juice ;)

    I have also heard that if you cut up a couple of apple’s and soak them in fireball over night you’ll have an awesome snack.

  77. The best mixed drink with Fireball is Plain ole Apple Juice. It tastes like you’re drinking Big Red

  79. I stopped by the liquor store last night for a much needed refreshment, and the little box of devil’s were sitting on the counter and looked rather cute…I thought, what the hell and bought a bottle. It is awesome! It is exactly like eating an atomic fireball. I’m going back tonight for some more. I’m torn though because it would probably be more cost efficient to buy a big bottle…but those little bottles are so much fun!

  80. What is good is 1 part Fireball 1 part applecider 1 part mcguillicuttys apple pie over ice. The ladies like it anyway! Ill keep my Wild Turkey;)

  81. The last time I drank fireball was almost 8 years ago, I only had a shot it was my only time. Got a pint just wasn’t sure if I was to mix it or not. Remember it not being that strong and had a really nice glow (I should also note I am Canadian and I remember it kept you warm which I know almost any liquior does eventually thought it was ironic that a Canadian made it for frost bite ect). Anyway nice post Jimmie. Gonna crack er open. Drink Safe…..

  82. I’m in college. Over 21. Everybody who strolls through the door loves this stuff…I am never without a bottle in the freezer. Shotglasses were made for Fireball.

  83. Just discovered this stuff last night. It’s right up there with my beloved Goldschlager. I like to add a dash or two of tabasco to my shots. Makes it even more interesting :)

  85. You are awesome #1.

    #2 Fireball is amazing, i cant find it in any liqour stores in NYC. Ordered 2 750 ml bottles online for NYE. I will be a hero at this party.

  86. OMG. Someone asked me the other night (in a bar, big surprise) if I’d ever heard of Fireball whisky. I said no…..but sign me up! This stuff is the shizzle…..especially ICE cold. They pulled the bottle out of the freezer before pouring it in shot glasses. I haven’t found it yet in my local grocer, but I was told it’s sold all kinds of places. I feel like a kid who found something new and awesome good. THANKS, Jimmy…..!!

  88. Thanks to this review I finally nabbed the lone bottle of Fireball I’d been eying at the local package store for about a week. This stuff is amazing. I feel like a kid again. A kid getting soused off liquid Atomic Fireballs.

  90. I must have some of this! BevMo has it on sale for $16.99… I will head straight there after work for sure! Great review!

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